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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lands as a entry-level camera lense, built around F1.4.

54/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
F1.4Nikon FPrimeHSM
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 54/100
  • Built for the job
  • No constant aperture (zoom)
  • No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile

Where the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
OverallValueFuture-proo…545449
Overall spec score
54
Value position
54
Future-proofing
49
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountNikon F

Optics

Focal length min35 mm
Focal length max35 mm
Lens typePrime
Max apertureF1.4

Focusing

Autofocus motorHSM

Design and build

Weight665 g
Head to head

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Sony Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSMSony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
 SigmaSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSMThis pageSonySony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Overall score54 /10054 /100
Max apertureF1.4
MountNikon F
Weight665 g664 gBetter
Who it's for

Is the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other camera lenses, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM?

Its overall 54/100 rating against the rest of the camera lenses class.

How does it compare to the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM?

The Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.